Oral QuestionNorthern Ireland Office

What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for the Home Department on the potential merits of introducing bespoke fishing visas for seasonal scampi fishers in Northern Ireland.

Tabled: 21 May 2026Answered: 3 June 2026

Asked by

Alison Hume

LabourScarborough and Whitby

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland

Answer from Hansard

Mr Douglas Alexander

The reset, of which we have spoken today, is fundamentally about turning the page and reinvigorating our alliance with our friends, neighbours and partners in the European Union. As well as securing a broad-based security pact and tackling barriers to trade, we aim to build stronger and wider co-operation in a whole range of areas including foreign and defence policy, irregular migration, law enforcement and judicial co-operation, while promoting climate, energy and economic security.